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Our man in Havana · 09-07-2010, 19:18

How many different versions of the National anthem were shown on RTÉ televison?
I only know of 2. This one from the 60's in B&W

and this one in colour which I remember well growing up:

Does anyone know if there were different versions shown?

Onthe3rdDay · 10-07-2010, 03:25

I remember a different colour version shown in the early 1980's but I was much younger and not paying too much attention.

During 1966 when they were commemorating the rising they had a special version of the anthem.

http://www.rte.ie/laweb/smil/t06/t06...tories_tv.smil

You'll need realplayer to watch it I believe.

They also showed the football team with the anthem at least once during the 1990 world cup at the end of transmission.

*Karsini* · 12-07-2010, 22:49

I have a copy of the other colour anthem mentioned. It was previously available on thetvroom.com but there doesn't seem to be any videos on there now, just stills.

cml387 · 15-07-2010, 22:01

I think Sean O'Riada arranged this version.He was no fan of the tune and added a lot of orchestration and a more nuanced tone (especially around the lines "..sean tir ar sinse fasta") making it a more plaintive and slightly tragic song.

And as a Mullingar native, at 50 seconds in the first film you'll see St. Mary's primary school featured.

Thanks for that Haddockman.

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Our man in Havana Closed Account Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 28,891 Adverts \| Friends	National Anthem on RTE How many different versions of the National anthem were shown on RTÉ televison? I only know of 2. This one from the 60's in B&W and this one in colour which I remember well growing up: Does anyone know if there were different versions shown?

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10-07-2010, 03:25	#2
Onthe3rdDay Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North and South Posts: 211 Adverts \| Friends	I remember a different colour version shown in the early 1980's but I was much younger and not paying too much attention. During 1966 when they were commemorating the rising they had a special version of the anthem. http://www.rte.ie/laweb/smil/t06/t06...tories_tv.smil You'll need realplayer to watch it I believe. They also showed the football team with the anthem at least once during the 1990 world cup at the end of transmission.

12-07-2010, 22:49	#3
Karsini Now in high definition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 9,497 Adverts \| Friends	I have a copy of the other colour anthem mentioned. It was previously available on thetvroom.com but there doesn't seem to be any videos on there now, just stills.

15-07-2010, 22:01	#4
cml387 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clonmel Posts: 2,873 Adverts \| Friends	I think Sean O'Riada arranged this version.He was no fan of the tune and added a lot of orchestration and a more nuanced tone (especially around the lines "..sean tir ar sinse fasta") making it a more plaintive and slightly tragic song. And as a Mullingar native, at 50 seconds in the first film you'll see St. Mary's primary school featured. Thanks for that Haddockman.